Episode 095

We make no excuse for revisiting the Indian Ocean paradise of the Chagos Islands in a week when, thanks to the Scottish National Party, the British Parliament will be forced to confront the issue yet again. The population was ethnically-cleansed by a Labour government so the US could have a military base there; and despite denials, they’ve even been used as a staging post to the charnel house of the War on Terror. Dr. Paul Monaghan MP discusses the debate secured by his party. We also take a look at President Xi Jinping of China’s state visit to the UK. The visit was a great success despite some noises off; seemed to open a breach between Britain and the US; and it finally brought Jeremy Corbyn face-to-face with Her Majesty. China expert Keith Bennett hops aboard Sputnik to discuss the visit and its significance.

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